Astros 7, Cubs 3

Cut to it: The anticipated pitching duel between Maddux and Andy Pettitte never materialized. Maddux failed to last at least six innings for only the second time this season. Pettitte left in the fourth inning with discomfort in his left forearm, and the team said he was day-to-day.

Interesting: Bagwell hit his 426th career home run and moved into a tie for 33rd place with Hall of Famer Billy Williams. They're both one behind White Sox slugger Frank Thomas.

RedEye review: The Cubs were swept for the first time this season, albeit in a two-game series. Maddux has given up at least three runs by the fifth inning in three of his last four starts.